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Open Rank - Faculty of Instruction - Engineering Technology at Collin College Campus

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Open Rank - Faculty of Instruction - Engineering Technology at Collin College Campus
Job Posting Number 2025011NTL
Job Location Other - Collin College
College/Division College of Science and Engineering
Department/School Department of Engineering Technology
Position Description
The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University (Collin College Campus) is seeking applicants to fill a non-tenure-line position at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Instruction to teach at the Collin College satellite campus of Texas State University in Electrical Engineering Technology. The Collin College campus is located at the Collin College Technical Campus located in McKinney, Texas. This will be the first of several new positions hired for this program.

The chosen candidate will provide instruction at the undergraduate level in Electrical Engineering Technology. Applicants with expertise in all areas related to electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering or electronics are encouraged to apply, with particular consideration given to candidates with past teaching experience. This position is a non-tenure-line, nine-month faculty of instruction position with a renewable five-year contract subject to annual reappointment review.

Other responsibilities associate with this position may include service to the department and the university including some coordination with the EET program at the San Marcos campus, industry outreach, and general academic and career advising and assistance.
Required Qualifications
For all ranks:
  • M.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • An undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution, or a closely related field from a similarly accredited institution
  • At least two years of experience beyond an undergraduate degree in designing, building, and testing either analog or digital circuits
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills


For the rank of Associate Professor of Instruction, in addition to those required above:
  • A demonstrated record of excellent teaching abilities
  • A minimum of five years of teaching experience at the university level

For the rank of Professor of Instruction, in addition to those required above
  • An earned doctoral degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent
  • A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at the university level
  • A demonstrated record of leadership or significant contributions in teaching and instructional activities

The successful applicant will be offered the appropriate rank and title based on the established standards of the university and the Department of Engineering Technology.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An earned doctoral degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent
  • Industry experience in management science, analytics, operations research, engineering management, engineering or engineering technology
  • Professional certification and/or licensure in a related discipline
  • Experience with program accreditation through ABET
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50213

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by December 2nd, 2024:
-Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
-Curriculum Vitae
-Statement of Teaching Philosophy
-Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date Fall 2025
Posting Date 10/21/2024
Review Date 12/02/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Legal Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.


Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50213
Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • InsightintoDiversity.com
    • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
  2. * Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable)

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  5. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
    • Yes.
    • No.